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United States
Maryland
Howard County
Columbia

Patapsco Valley State Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Long Reach

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Howard County
Columbia

Patapsco Valley State Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Long Reach

Hard

4.6

(1198)

19,766

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Patapsco Valley State Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Long Reach

03:12

38.3km

550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.92 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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2

10.1 km

Swinging Bridge, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Bridge

This popular swinging bridge crosses the Patapsco River. It is a wooden suspension bridge with metal cables.

On the bridge you'll have great views of the river and surrounding woodland. …

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3

10.2 km

Swinging Bridge and Patapsco Riverbank

Highlight • Bridge

The Patapsco River flows through central Maryland and into the Chesapeake Bay.

The river is known as the River of History as it played an essential role in Maryland's Industrial …

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11.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

12.0 km

Swinging Bridge on Grist Mill Trail

Highlight • Bridge

The Grist Mist Trail passes through Patapsco Valley State Park, alongside the Patapsco River. For a large part of the trail, it also passes alongside the railroad.

It is best …

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14.7 km

Farm Field Remnants

Ruins

18.3 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Horse Farm Area

Nature Reserve

8

21.0 km

Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Patapsco Valley was Maryland's first and remains its largest state park. The 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) are made up of forests, winding rivers and cascading waterfalls.

It's a great …

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28.5 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area

Nature Reserve

10

31.2 km

Morning Choice Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to one of the most famous hikes in Patapsco Valley State Park, the Morning Choice Trail. The trail can be connected with various other trails (e.g. Ridge Trail) and …

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11

32.3 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • Trail

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

8.50 km

5.24 km

4.49 km

3.41 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

9.64 km

5.78 km

4.23 km

590 m

566 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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